Dr. Norja Cunningham, LMFT

Connecticut · 21 years in practice

Dr. Norja Cunningham is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and life changes.

License and registration

LMFT, Connecticut: 27.001594 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1184948473 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Norja

Dr. Norja Cunningham is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Connecticut who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She works with people dealing with stress, compassion fatigue, self-esteem and intimacy-related issues, and supports those navigating LGBT concerns and parenting challenges.

Her approach blends Systemic therapy with practical methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps so insight turns into change. She adapts her role as therapist, coach, or teacher to suit each person's needs while keeping boundaries that keep the work focused. Dr.

Cunningham draws on 21 years of clinical experience and uses a trauma-informed lens and mindfulness practices when they help. She pays attention to cultural context and to how people’s lived experiences shape patterns of thinking and relating. That perspective helps clients name repeating patterns and try new ways of responding.

In sessions she helps people break cycles by practicing specific skills, noticing reactions, and testing different behaviors between meetings. She balances talk with direct exercises so progress is measurable and practical. The emphasis is on moving from understanding to action.

Away from clinical work she enjoys singing, creative writing, sports, weightlifting, and travel. Those interests inform a down-to-earth style and a focus on strengths and meaningful life goals.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Norja names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches to use online

Dr. Cunningham commonly draws on Systemic therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of online work. Systemic therapy looks at how relationships and patterns shape a person’s struggles and helps identify practical changes in thinking and behavior that affect those patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult thoughts, and taking committed steps toward meaningful goals.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Over a few sessions she will suggest adjustments so the chosen approach helps you move from understanding to action.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversation and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as trauma, ADHD, and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style mixes practical skill-building and reflective conversation. She may shift between therapist, coach, or teacher roles while keeping the work focused on clear goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 21 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and draws on trauma-informed practice and mindfulness as appropriate.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Connecticut licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - and practices from Connecticut.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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